STATEMENT FROM SENATOR THERESE M. TERLAJE:

Si Yu’os Ma’åse to my colleagues for passing Bill 159-35 today and taking a major step in getting our children out of harm’s way and into a safer living environment. This measure, co-sponsored by all your senators, will increase the capacity of emergency foster care shelters for children. We continue to acknowledge and send our appreciation for the work and vision of Sister Mary Brigid Perez, former First Lady Christine Calvo, the Rigalu Foundation, and DPHSS along with our foster families for opening their hearts and homes for our children. Bill 159 will now make its way to the Governor’s Office for signing.

For more details and testimony of Bill1 59-35, please view the Bill 159-35 Committee Report.